How do I prepare for technical interviews?

Focus on data structures, algorithms, system design, and behavioral questions. Create a structured 4-8 week study plan, practice daily with timed problems, and use AissenceAI mock interviews to simulate real conditions. According to hiring data, candidates who do 5+ mock interviews have a 3x higher offer rate.

What is the best interview preparation strategy?

The most effective strategy combines three elements: 1) Systematic study of core topics (1-2 hours daily), 2) Regular mock interviews under realistic conditions (2-3 per week), and 3) Company-specific research and preparation. Use AissenceAI for real-time practice and live interview support.

How many interviews should I practice before the real thing?

Research suggests 5-10 mock interviews before your target company interview. Candidates who did at least 5 mock interviews reported 60% higher confidence and 40% better outcomes. AissenceAI offers unlimited AI-powered mock interviews for free.

Can You Use a Copilot During a Video Interview?

Yes — And Video Interviews Are Where Copilots Work Best

Video interviews (Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams) are the ideal format for interview copilots. You're sitting at your computer, looking at a screen, and the interviewer can't see what's on your display beyond the shared screen. This is the setup copilots are designed for.

How It Works During a Live Video Interview

Here's the practical setup with AissenceAI's desktop app:

Open the copilot before joining the video call
Position the overlay near your webcam (above or beside it)
Join the Zoom/Meet/Teams call normally
The copilot captures audio from both your microphone and the interviewer
Suggestions appear in the overlay as the interview progresses

The desktop overlay is invisible to screen sharing — the interviewer sees only your video feed and any screen you intentionally share.

Platform-Specific Tips

Zoom

Zoom captures your camera and any screen you share. AissenceAI's overlay runs at the OS level, so it doesn't appear in Zoom's screen capture. Position the overlay just above the Zoom window for natural eye contact.

Google Meet

Meet runs in a browser tab. The desktop overlay floats above the browser and is invisible to Meet's screen-sharing feature. Works seamlessly.

Microsoft Teams

Teams works the same way — the desktop overlay is excluded from Teams' capture. Just make sure you're using AissenceAI's desktop app, not a browser extension.

What About Screen Sharing?

If the interviewer asks you to share your screen (common in coding interviews), the copilot overlay remains invisible. It operates as a system-level layer that's excluded from screen capture APIs. This is the key advantage of native desktop overlays versus browser extensions.

However, be smart about it: if you're sharing your screen and need to look at the copilot, position it on a part of the screen you're not sharing, or use monitor-specific sharing to share only one display.

Eye Contact Tips

The biggest challenge in video interviews (with or without a copilot) is eye contact. Here's how to manage it:

Keep the overlay close to your webcam — When you glance at suggestions, you appear to be looking at the camera
Use a webcam at eye level — External webcams mounted on top of your monitor give better positioning options
Practice the glance technique — Quick 2-second glances look natural. Extended staring looks like reading. Do a few practice sessions first

What Interviewers Actually See

From the interviewer's perspective, you look like any other candidate on a video call. Occasional eye movements are completely normal — everyone looks at their screen during video calls. The natural movement of reading a suggestion is indistinguishable from checking time, looking at the interviewer's name, or glancing at your own video feed.

Get Started

Video interviews + copilot is the strongest combination available. Start with the free plan to practice, then upgrade when you have real interviews. For a complete setup walkthrough, see our first-time setup guide.